-Postcard view of Heritage Park in Doniphan
Doniphan was established as a village April 26, 1847 and has served Ripley County as County Seat since that time. Doniphan became classified as a Fourth Class City May 1, 1891. The form of government is Mayor and Alderman. A Mayor is elected to preside over a four member Board of Aldermen, all of whom serve in staggered terms for two years. The Municipal Election is held in April of each year. Also elected is a City Collector. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City who appoints, subject to Board Approval, all other non-elected officers of the City. The City Clerk, elected by the Board of Aldermen, is the Budget Officer of the City and handles most of the administrative affairs of City Government.
The City operates a municipal water and sewer system and provides local law enforcement and fire protection services.
The City Council meets the first and third Tuesday at 5:00 pm at City Hall, located at 124 Jefferson Street.
Doniphan City Hall-
Mayor: Larry PonderClerk: Connie Teslow
Treasurer: Deborah Cole
Collector: Nacole Killian
Assistant Collector: Sherry McColley
Board of Alderman:
Ward I: Dina James
Ward I: Max Ballard
Ward II: Terry Cooper
Ward II: Tom Oldham
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C i t y o f D o n i p h a n D i r e c t o r y
124 Jefferson Street - Doniphan, Missouri 63935 |
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Mayor's Office ---------- 996-2623
City Clerks Office ------ 996-2623 City Collectors Office -- 996-7312 Economic Development ---- 996-2212 101 Washington St. |
Chief of Police --------- 996-7123
Police Department ------- 996-7123 Street Department ------- 996-4557 City Water/Trash/Sewer -- 996-7312 |
The City of Doniphan at Topozone
